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Nebraska Children & Families Foundation

Lincoln, Nebraska  ·  EIN 911829974  ·  Private foundation

Nebraska Children & Families Foundation is a Nebraska-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $25.6M in annual giving against $53.7M in assets. This page documents the 612 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Nebraska Children & Families Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$25.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$53.7M
Total assets
612
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Nebraska Children & Families Foundation funds

Nebraska Children & Families Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on early childhood education, economic development, education, health care, higher education, and related causes.

Early Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationLegal AidLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, families, young adults.

childrenfamiliesyoung adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Nebraska Children & Families Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Central Plains Center for Services
OPERATING EXPENSES
$4.6M2022
Board of Regents University of Nebraska
OPERATING EXPENSES
$4.3M2022
Board of Regents University of Nebraska
OPERATING EXPENSES
$4.1M2023
Central Plains Center for Services
OPERATING EXPENSES
$4.1M2023
Central Plains Center for Services
OPERATING EXPENSES
$3.7M2024
Central Plains Center for Services
OPERATING EXPENSES
$2.6M2020
Unite for Literacy
OPERATING EXPENSES
$2.6M2024
Board of Regents University of Nebraska
OPERATING EXPENSES
$2.1M2020
Project Harmony
OPERATING EXPENSES
$967K2020
Board of Regents University of Nebraska
OPERATING EXPENSES
$934K2024
Project Harmony
OPERATING EXPENSES
$916K2022
Fremont Area United Way
OPERATING EXPENSES
$873K2022
Nebraska Department of Education
SIXPENCE ENDOWMENT FUND DISTRIBUTION
$862K2018
Children's Hospital
OPERATING EXPENSES
$852K2022
Panhandle Partnership
OPERATING EXPENSES
$846K2020

Nebraska Children & Families Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$3.9M
2018$2.2M
2020$19.4M
2022$27.5M
2023$29.2M
2024$22.1M

How to apply for funding from Nebraska Children & Families Foundation

Nebraska Children & Families Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at nebraskachildren.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Nebraska Children & Families Foundation

Does Nebraska Children & Families Foundation accept grant applications?
Nebraska Children & Families Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Nebraska Children & Families Foundation fund?
Nebraska Children & Families Foundation's grants focus on early childhood education. Recent recipients include Central Plains Center for Services, Board of Regents University of Nebraska, Board of Regents University of Nebraska. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Nebraska Children & Families Foundation give in grants?
Nebraska Children & Families Foundation reported $25.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $104.3M over 612 grants.
Where is Nebraska Children & Families Foundation located?
Nebraska Children & Families Foundation is based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 911829974.
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About this profile. This page is built from Nebraska Children & Families Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Nebraska Children & Families Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.